come forward

[/kʌm ˈfɔrwərd/]

phrasal verb

apresentar-se, vir à frente, comparecer

1. To step forward or move toward someone

The witness came forward to give her testimony.

A testemunha apresentou-se para dar seu depoimento.

2. To volunteer information or oneself, especially in a legal or official context

If you have any information about the crime, please come forward.

Se você tem alguma informação sobre o crime, por favor compareça.

3. To make progress or advance in time

New evidence has come forward in the investigation.

Novas evidências surgiram na investigação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apresentar-se, vir à frente

Common in legal and news contexts

Rio de Janeiro

aparecer, se oferecer

Informal usage in everyday speech

São Paulo

comparecer, apresentar-se

Formal and official contexts

Portugal

apresentar-se, vir para a frente

Used in both formal and informal contexts

come forward with evidence

come forward as a witness

come forward in time

bring something forward

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